Fragmentation in EU-27 (% of total area)

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Fragmentation in EU-27 (% of total area)

The fragmentation of nearly 30 % of EU-27 land is moderately–high to very high due to urban sprawl and infrastructure development. Fragmentation affects ecosystem connectivity and their health and ability to provide services (EEA, ETC/LUSI, 2010).